Week 6 Recap
nicotine is an addictive chemical found in _______ products
tobacco
When prescription drugs are misused, they can be just as dangerous as drugs that are made illegally. This has become a large public health problem because misuse can lead to _________ and ___________
addiction and overdose death
Opoids are prescription drugs given by doctors to do what
Relieve pain
MDMA (aka Ecstasy or Molly) is a lab drug that produces a “high” similar to the stimulants called amphetamines. It also produces psychedelic effects, similar to the hallucinogens mescaline and LSD. The drug’s effects generally last...
from 3 to 6 hours
What does it mean for drugs to be sold over the counter?
You do not need a doctor's prescription to purchase these drugs
THC is a chemical found in _______ that is responsible for many of the drug’s psychotropic (mind-altering) effects
marijuana
Prescription drugs are designed to treat a specific illness or condition, but they often influence the body in other ways. These are usually called
side effects
True or False: Heroin use and overdose deaths have dramatically increased over the last decade.
True: This increase is related to the growing number of people misusing prescription opioid pain relievers like OxyContin and Vicodin
stimulants such as meth disrupt the system of this neurotransmitter that reinforces cravings for pleasurable behaviors
Dopamine. With repeated use, stimulants disrupt how the brain’s dopamine system works, reducing a person’s ability to feel pleasure from normal, everyday activities
Other than opioids and stimulants, these drugs are used to relieve anxiety or help a person sleep
Depressants
These types of steroids are commonly misused by bodybuilders and athletes to enhance their performance
anabolic
What percentage of Americans have misused prescription drugs in the past year?
6% or 18 million people
Name 2 ways people take heroine
mixed with water and injected with a needle, sniffed, smoked, or snorted
After the "high" of methamphetamine wears off, many people experience a "crash" meaning what
They may feel tired or sad for days. They also experience a strong craving to take meth again to try to feel better.
highly addictive and illegal substances such as Heroin, Marijuana, and Meth are known as ________ drugs
illicit
What are 2 ways someone can misuse a prescription drug?
Using heroin repeatedly can result in needing more of the drug to achieve the same “high”. This is known as
Tolerance
Stimulants are a class of drugs that can boost mood, increase feelings of well-being, increase energy, and make you more alert. But they also have dangerous effects such as ...
Raising heart rate and blood pressure, and use can lead to addiction
What part of the brain is heavily effected when taking anabolic steroids?
the limbic system (controlling your mood: behavioral and emotional responses)
What are some things a doctor might need to know before prescribing you a drug
a person's weight, how long they've been prescribed the medication, other medical conditions, and what other medications they are taking.
The need to continue use of the drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms is known as
Dependance
Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II drug, meaning
It has high potential for abuse and is legally available only through a prescription that cannot be refilled. It is prescribed by doctors in limited doses in rare cases for certain medical conditions.